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Hd qrs Cavl Div. Huntsville [Arkansas] - Oct 24 1862 Colo [Joseph O.] Shelbys brigade is marching in the direction of the wire road - will make junction with [William B.] Bradfutes Bgde near Holcombs - I will order up the Texas brigade by way of Fayetteville [Arkansas]. I will push forward the division in the wire road - but must first get some shape in the Texas brigades - as it is they are worthless - If I am forced back my Division will return if possible on the ozark & Fayetteville road. if not on the Fayetteville & Van Buren road - I will Keep you advised - The enemy are in force on the wire road - almost near town [Douglas H.] Cooper has (no doubt) drawn them in that direction - My position will render it impossible to protect the ozark & Huntsville road - or Keep you advised of the enemys movements North & East of Huntville - I will write you more

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Hd qrs Cavl Div. Huntsville [Arkansas] - Oct 24 1862 Colo [Joseph O.] Shelbys brigade is marching in the direction of the wire road - will make junction with [William B.] Bradfutes Bgde near Holcombs - I will order up the Texas brigade by way of Fayetteville [Arkansas]. I will push forward the division in the wire road - but must first get some shape in the Texas brigades - as it is they are worthless - If I am forced back my Division will return if possible on the ozark & Fayetteville road. if not on the Fayetteville & Van Buren road - I will Keep you advised - The enemy are in force on the wire road - almost near town [Douglas H.] Cooper has (no doubt) drawn them in that direction - My position will render it impossible to protect the ozark & Huntsville road - or Keep you advised of the enemys movements North & East of Huntville - I will write you more